Scarab buttons are highly collectible. In ancient Egypt scarabs were often used as amulets and worn as both jewelry and buttons. They were also used as seals.
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Below are some examples and price guides of scarab buttons including a set of nephrite buttons and a 19th century molded pottery button.
Seal in the form of eight scarabs Egyptian
Green glazed steatite button seal, with back in the form of eight scarabs. Floral motif on base.
Reference: The Museum of Fine Arts
Three Egyptian scarabs Late Period-Ptolemaic Period, circa 664-30 B.C. Comprising a lapis lazuli falcon-headed scarab, the underside naturalistically carved; a turquoise glazed composition button scarab with finely ribbed wing case detail; and a small haematite button scarab
Sold for £ 1,912 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2020
A Set of Six Jewelled Gold-Mounted Nephrite Scarab Buttons Marked Fabergé, Moscow, 1899-1908, scratched inventory number 23824 Each oval scarab button within a rose-cut diamond border, in original fitted wooden case, the cover stamped with the Imperial warrant and in Cyrillic ‘K. Fabergé’
Sold for GBP 34,850 at Christie’s in 2010
Medium oval shaped 19th century molded pottery Scarab. This detailed scarab in brown pottery is set in a brass mounting and in fine condition. .
Sold for $225 at Lion and Unicorn in 2021
